Welcome from TCMS PTSA!

The PTSA sponsors and coordinates many events and activities that will take place throughout the 2019-2020 year to benefit our children, school and community.  Together with your help, we organize, run and coordinate Activity Nights, School Pictures, Book Fair, Gr 8 Farewell Party, Hospitality events, Gr 8 Mock Interviews, Staff Appreciation Luncheon and opportunities to sit and chat with our principal, Rob Thomas.  Please sign up to be involved in parent volunteer opportunities at https://tinyurl.com/TCMS-PTSA-Volunteer.

Signing up puts you on the list for event communications, there’s no obligation if it doesn’t work for your schedule.

Upcoming Events

1. PTSA School Calendar Sales – Purchasing a PTSA school calendar will keep you up to date on all the TCMS and BCSD events. Calendars are $10 (cash or check – checks are made out to Brighton Central PTSA.) PTSA memberships is included for free, if desired. Calendars and membership can be purchased at the Locker Assignment days, Gr 6 and new Gr 7 & 8 Student Orientation and TCMS Curriculum Night, as well as the Food Truck Rodeo at BHS, after the 1^st day of school, Wednesday, September 4^th, 5 - 8pm.
2. Fall Athletics Parent Meeting - A meeting for parents of fall athletes to discuss the upcoming fall modified season.
   1. TCMS Auditorium: Tuesday August 27^th, 6pm-7pm
3. Orientation for Gr 6 and NEW Gr 7 & 8 Student – The students are welcomed by the Gr 8 mentors (TCMStrong). They will meet staff, review information about the start of the school year, receive their schedules, tour the building and practice their locker combinations. 
   1. Gr 6 Student Meeting: Thursday, August 29^th, 9am - 12pm
   2. Gr 6 Parent Meeting: Thursday, August 29^th, 9:15am - 10am
   3. Gr 7 & 8 New Student & Parent Meeting: Thursday, August 29^th, 1:30 - 2:45pm
4. Locker Assignments – Come anytime listed below to pick up your locker number and combination and drop off your school supplies. If you are an incoming Gr 6 student, you will receive your locker info at orientation.  Gr 7 & & 8 will receive new lockers each year.
   1. Wednesday August 28^th, 1pm - 4pm
   2. Thursday, August 29^th, 10am - 1pm & 5pm - 7pm
   3. Tuesday, September 3^th, 10am - 1pm
5. Curriculum Night – This event for parents/guardians only allows you to follow a modified version of your child’s schedule and meet all their teachers.
   1. Wednesday, September 11^th, 6:30pm - 8:40pm
6. TCMS PTSA Meeting with the Principal (MWTP)
   1. The first gathering is scheduled for Wednesday, October 2^nd,  7pm - 8pm.  The topic is Welcome to, and How to Survive, Middle School, with Principal Rob Thomas presenting.
7. TCMS School Pictures –
   1. Thursday, October 3rd - Friday October 4^th. The specific class during which pictures will be taken will be posted in the weekly TCMS eNews.  Retakes will be on Tuesday, November 12^th.
8. TCMS Fall Activity Nights –
   1. 8^th Grade – Friday, October 18^th, 7pm - 9pm
   2. 7^th Grade – Friday, October 25^th, 7pm - 9pm- We are looking for two volunteers to chair this event.
   3. 6^th Grade – Friday, November 1^st, 7pm - 9pm

We would love for more volunteers to join us!  These events couldn’t take place without all of you!  Feel free to contact us with any questions.  It’s a great way to see what your child is experiencing and to make new connections.  We are looking forward to a fantastic school year!

2019-2020 TCMS Building Chairs:

Denise Kotalik

Heather Goerlich

Wende Domm